Gig economy stories

INSHUR appoints Tal Brener as CFO and Mark Dennis as COO Europe to boost growth after hitting one million UK policies and 25 million Amazon Pay-as-you-Flex hours.

TAL and Cover Genius launch backd, a digital life and income protection insurance targeting underinsured young and gig economy workers in Australia.

Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.

Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr as Head of Growth and Strategy to spearhead global expansion and promote diversity in the student work platform sector.

Intuit QuickBooks launches AI tool to simplify digital income tax compliance for nearly two million UK self-assessment filers ahead of MTD rollout.

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

London's night economy flourishes as retail jobs remain 5% down since the pandemic, with hospitality seeing a 2% annual increase in employment.

Marqeta's leaders predict fintech in 2025 will focus on hyper-personalisation, digitalisation, and proactive compliance to meet evolving consumer demands.

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

Ecommpay has launched its Payouts via Hosted Payment Page feature, streamlining payment processes for businesses lacking beneficiary information.

Yuno has launched Payout, a feature aimed at simplifying global payment workflows for enterprises via a single API connection, boosting operational efficiency.

Australian fashion-tech firm Hello Tailr is launching a B2B platform to help brands improve sustainability through clothing repairs and alterations.

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.

Fiverr shifts from a freelance marketplace to a comprehensive hiring platform, introducing new features like profession-based talent discovery and hourly rates.

Skilled ICT migrants are closing Australia's tech industry gap with 90% securing jobs, particularly benefiting regional areas, according to a new Australian Computer Society report.

Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.

Censuswide highlights the opportunities and challenges of gig economy work with a specific focus on Deliveroo.

The gig economy's rise is making 'portfolio careers' the new norm, according to HNRY CEO James Fuller. Are diverse, shorter-term roles the future?.